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Definitions of english

1. To strike (the cue ball) in such a manner as to give it in addition to its forward motion a spinning motion, that influences its direction after impact on another ball or the cushion. Webster Dictionary DB

2. To translate into the language; to Anglicize; hence, to interpret; to explain. Webster Dictionary DB

3. To translate into English. Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.

4. The English race collectively. The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.

5. (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist Scrapingweb Dictionary DB

6. A kind of printing type, in size between Pica and Great Primer. See Type. Webster Dictionary DB

7. Collectively, the people of England; people or persons. Webster Dictionary DB

8. The language of England or of the nation, and of their descendants in America, India, and other countries. Webster Dictionary DB

9. The people of England; their language. The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.

10. Englishman. The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.

11. The language or the people of England. The american dictionary of the english language. By Daniel Lyons. Published 1899.

12. The people or language of England. The Clarendon dictionary. By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman. Published 1894.

13. The language of England and of the English speaking peoples. The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.

14. The people of England; the language of the English. Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.

15. an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the Commonwealth countries Wordnet Dictionary DB

16. of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture; "English history"; "the English landed aristocracy"; "English literature" Wordnet Dictionary DB

17. Of or pertaining to England, or to its inhabitants, or to the present so-called Anglo-Saxon race. Webster Dictionary DB

18. See 1st Bond, n., 8. Webster Dictionary DB

19. Collectively, the people of England; English people or persons. Newage Dictionary DB

20. To translate into the English language; to Anglicize; hence, to interpret; to explain. Newage Dictionary DB

21. Belonging to, characteristic of, or pertaining to, the language or the people of England, or those descended from them. The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.

22. Belonging to England or its inhabitants. The american dictionary of the english language. By Daniel Lyons. Published 1899.

23. Pertaining to England or its people. The Clarendon dictionary. By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman. Published 1894.

24. Of or pertaining to England, its people, or its language. The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.

25. Belonging to England or to its inhabitants. Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.

Usage examples for english

1. " Oh, yes, in English I have read him. – The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories The Beckoning Hand--Lucretia--The Third Time--The Gold Wulfric--My Uncle's Will--The Two Carnegies--Olga Davidoff's Husband--John Cann's Treasure--Isaline and I--Professor Milliter's Dilemma--In Strict Confidence--The by Grant Allen

2. That's so, Sara, for Mr. Glendenning said I spoke good English or, at least, that because you were so wise was why my English was correct, something like that. – Sara, a Princess by Fannie E. Newberry